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Diseases
Allergies & Asthma
Heart Disease
Cancer
Diabetes & Arthritis
100
Noncommunicable
What are diseases called that are not passed from one person to another?
100
Allergen
What is a trigger for allergies called?
100
Ateriousclerosis
What is hardening of the arteries?
100
Tumor
What is a group of abnormal cells called?
100
Pancreas
Where is insulin made?
200
Acute
What is a sudden onset of a disease called?
200
Watery itchy eyes Irritated throat Rash or hives Runny nose Coughing Upset stomach
What are common allergic reactions?
200
Atherosclerosis
What is a build up of fat in the arteries?
200
Carcinogen
What is a substance that can cause cancer called?
200
Glucose
What is another name for sugar?
300
Chronic
These diseases are present over a long period of time.
300
Food, pollen, insects, plants
What are common allergy triggers?
300
Heart attack
What happens when you do not get enough oxygen to your heart?
300
X rays or scanning, biopsy, doctor examination
What are three ways used to detect cancer?
300
Healthy eating, physical activity, insulin, be under the care of a physician
What are four ways to manage diabetes?
400
Cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia
What are two diseases a person might be born with?
400
Avoid the allergen, take medication, get injections.
What are three ways to manage allergies?
400
Hypertension
What is high blood pressure called?
400
Radiation therapy and chemotherapy
What are two common cancer treatments?
400
Physical activity, healthy weight, joint protection, heat and cold treatments, medication, massage, surgery
What are four ways to manage arthritis?
500
Monitor the condition, manage the environment, manage stress, take medication
What are four ways to manage asthma?
500
Eat healthy, limit fats, physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, manage stress, stay tobacco free, stay alcohol free.
What are four ways to prevent heart disease?
500
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, color, diameter
What is the ABCD method to reduce skin cancer?
500
Osteoarthritis
What does wear and tear on the joints cause?